- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Cloverdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cloverdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050900001387
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloverdale Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloverdale Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cloverdale Middle School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050900001387 · Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 12.5:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Cloverdale Middle School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cloverdale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 665
Cloverdale Middle School
665 students
What this shows Cloverdale Middle School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloverdale Middle School compares
Cloverdale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloverdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloverdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloverdale Middle School
How many students attend Cloverdale Middle School?
Cloverdale Middle School has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloverdale Middle School?
77.4% of students at Cloverdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloverdale Middle School?
Cloverdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cloverdale Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Cloverdale Middle School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.